1999 Vauxhall Astra CARBURETOR

1999 VAUXHALL ASTRA
85,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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COLINS22
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KEEPS STICKING OPEN, SO CAR IS REVVING ITS NUTS OF, ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND NOT COMING BK UP. cLEANED WITH CARD CLEANER AND A TOOTH BRUSH QUICK FIX BUT ONLY LASTS HALF AN HOUR.
Feb 28, 2010 at 4:14 AM
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DAVE H
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you will need to replace the throttle body (carburettor) .. check the cable for fraying .. check/replace the throttle position sensor
Feb 28, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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